Forty Under 40 recognizes 40 men and women, under the age of 40, who have achieved professional success and have also made significant civic contributions to the community.

"This year's Forty Under 40 honorees are building successful careers while also finding the time to volunteer and give back to our community in a meaningful way. All share a commitment to making Rochester a better place to live. We at theRochester Business Journalapplaud them for all they do and look forward to their future accomplishments." - Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of the Rochester Business Journal

A Ward Greenberg Partner and top-notch commercial litigation attorney, Jeff has achieved significant professional success since graduating from Cornell Law School in 2004. After serving as a law clerk to the late Franklin S. Van Antwerpen, Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, Jeff entered private practice as an associate in the New York City office of Clifford Chance. In 2007, he returned to Rochester and joined Ward Greenberg. Given his substantial contributions, commitment, and invaluable perspective, he was elected partner in January 2013.

In addition to his legal practice, Jeff is proud to serve his alma mater as Vice President of the Brockport Central School District Board of Education. He also is a Director of The Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation and a Trustee of the Western Monroe Historical Society. He has assumed leadership roles in both the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations over the years. As he is a firm believer in the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace, Jeff led the development of the Ward Greenberg Diversity Scholar Program, an innovative approach to attracting a diverse pool of top associate candidates that has been recognized in local and national publications.

For a full list the Rochester Business Journal 2018 Forty Under 40 recipients, please click here.